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Surf 309 Remodeled Oceanfront End Unit at El Faro Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Where is Surf 309 Remodeled Oceanfront End Unit at El Faro located?

Nestled on the beach, this Downtown Playa del Carmen condo building is within a 5-minute walk of Quinta Avenida and Playa del Carmen Main Beach. Mamitas Beach and Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal are also within 10 minutes.

10/10 Excellent

Dwayne S., Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

10 November 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful place and location. We would definitely stay here again.

Great, loved the place and experience.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Theresa D., Greenville

31 October 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely view

Friendly staff very clean perfect location!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

adam a.

12 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely incredible view.

Condo was perfect The view is the best part if you're looking for one of the best views in playa This is your place. The pool was clean and temperature was perfect.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe S., Nashville, TN

16 November 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing location

A prefect spot overlooking the beach and the pool. Unit was very nice and had amazing balconies. Close walk to all the restaurants, bars and shops on 5th

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

8 February 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Playa stay

Great stay! Clean work out room. Great spot and location. We will be back!

Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chad S.

6 March 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Scenic

Oceanfront is the best view

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

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22 March 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful View and Location

We had a great stay! The condo is located step from 5th Avenue. The pool and facilities are gorgeous and the staff are professional with a large attention to detail. Some parts of the condo were outdated or needed fixing up. These were small items like the curtains, walls and some furniture were chipped, etc. Overall we had an amazing stay and we would definitely book again should we return to Playa del Carmen in the future.

Stayed 20 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sergio V.

20 August 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mesmerizing views!

We had an excellent stay - so easy to get to the center of Quinta, Wal Mart and all the shops and restaurants. No need for a car at all. View was magnificent. We enjoyed listening to the live band at Zenzi bar next door while sitting on the balcony at night. Once inside the condo, it was barely audible and never kept us awake. The only negative was the full bed in the second bedroom (farthest from the bathroom) had a big dip in the mattress, and after the first night, my sister in law resorted to the couch to sleep at night. We loved that housekeeping came every other day and kept towels and paper products stocked. Also, the in unit washer/dryer was a huge advantage! Bottled water was also well stocked. Would absolutely stay here again!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula F., Houston

22 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

We had everything we needed. Location and view were great. It has a nice pool. Great amenities for a condo. The sargassum was pretty bad but that is not the property’s fault. To my surprise the smell was not that bad. Please note that there is not much of a beach in this area. Not sure if it was due to a hurricane/storm. You have to walk past Hilton resort, almost to the Mahekal resort for a nice beach area. Or you can walk towards the ferry side. Security at the condo is great. The people we dealt with at check in and also through email were amazing. I will definitely stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

24 February 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a view!

El Faro Surf 309 has to have one the best views in Plays Del Carmen. The moment you walk in the door you are surrounded by water. Jeffery with 5 Star is awesome. Great communication and easily switched our date of stay to accommodate our travel itinerary. Everything was great except the beds in our room. We definitely expected better. We actually slept on the couch a few nights because the beds in the condo were that bad. Which meant we had to listen to the very loud music from across the street. The noise isn’t terrible in the bedrooms but the living room is very noisy until around 4 am when the DJ stops playing. With That said, we would stay at El Faro again, but probably in a different unit.

Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

bill p.

8 March 2023

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Nice location and layout but furnishings are worn out and need to be updated

Location is great, layout is great, staff is great. The couches and mattresses are really in need of replacement. They are really worn out. While the bedding seemed clean, they were really stained, looked like they had just come from good will. It would be nice if the outdoor furniture matched the photos. Only half of the furniture had cushions, so it was uncomfortable to sit out there. Things the owner can't really do anything about is that there are 4 buildings here and only enough for less than 100 people to have chairs at the pool. You need at be there before 8:00 to save a spot or you will not be at the pool. The beach is being eroded so it is very small. This trip that was really not an issue because of all the seaweed that was washing up every day and having to deal with the workers cleaning it up, the tractors staging it just outside the condo and the smell of the seaweed. Overall a nice place but needs to be updated.

Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Mary H.

9 April 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great updated unit.

We loved the unit views and balcony. Sadly, the jacuzzi jets did not work very well. Also, the amount of seaweed on the beach causes difficulty enjoying the beach in front of the property. The beach is more enjoyable closer to the pier.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Levi O.

29 January 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mr Osin

Great property, very friendly concierge and property manager.I’d definitely stay here again!

Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

19 December 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful view and sea breezes

We enjoyed our stay by the sea at El Faro. Check in went well and resort was as pictured. Our host Benjamin was friendly and responsive to all requests for kitchen items, water, etc. There were a few issues: washing machine did not work, all beds hard, and every night extremely loud music from the next door restaurant/bar continued late into the evening- had to keep the sliding doors shut.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

benjamin s.

15 November 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

4 day stay Playa Del Carmen

It’s the best spot in Playa ! Steps from the beach , pool , Zenzi beach Club and 5th Ave two blocks away, end corner Condo has Ecxellent views from two sides own Jacuzzi! Highly recommend.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan T.

20 September 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great apartment

This apartment was perfect for my short holiday with friends. The property has a great location with nice views and amenities

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria B.

12 September 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Best!!!

We stayed at the property for 3 nights, 4 days. The property is in an excellent location, next to food, shops, bars, and the beach!! You couldn't ask for a better location. Everything is within walking distance. The condo was very spacious and with great accommodations. What is the best part of this unit? The balcony and its views!!! It was amazing to wake up early to see the sunrise on the beach balcony. Amazing!! As far as what the condo provides: towels, beach towels, all the kitchen gadgets and appliances you might need for your stay, and a huge plus, drinking water. We rented a vehicle and the option of having where to park it was a huge plus for us. A/C worked amazing during our stay, beds were comfortable, washer and dryer provided were also a huge plus. I can't say enough good things about this condo!! Communication with the property manager was excellent and the personnel that work on the property were always accommodating and super friendly. Don't sleep on it!! Book this unit! You won't regret it!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

James H.

28 August 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Condo is right on the beach. Staff is friendly. We enjoyed our time here.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alecia A.

22 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place to Stay

We loved our time at this condo! The views were amazing, the location is perfect for being able to walk the Avenida, and the staff was responsive when we needed assistance. My family and I would go back in a heartbeat!

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa M.

2 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

We enjoyed our stay. The condo was conveniently located, check in was easy, and the pool was fantastic. Would definitely stay again!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carly S.

5 April 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Property and Staff

We stayed in PDC for a few days before moving onto Akumal. This place was a perfect start to our trip. The unit was clean and all the staff were very helpful, from the garage security, to the front desk (Carina was great to work with) to cleaning and maintenance. Very impressed. We will return to this location. Thanks again!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Idania C.

17 February 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Vacations

Everything was excellent, nice place.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hila H.

22 January 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spectacular view!

The view of the sea from multiple balconies was spectacular. Easy check in, spacious, short walk to many restaurants, and the music from the neighboring beach club was actually a nice addition (only heard it from the balcony, not the bedrooms). A couple of cons about the area—first time in Playa Del Carmen and they built very close to shore line so not my favorite walking beach; very crowded on the weekend; condo is fixing a walkway in front of the pool so there is some unattractive tape in front of the view between the pool and sea.

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

20 December 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great View

This condo is right next to a beach bar. The music can get a little loud of an evening, but it didn't bother us. It didn't impact our ability to go to sleep. If you wanted a very quite place, this condo might not be for you. The beach and pool were great! We didn't have a car and it worked out fine. We could walk the 4-5 blocks to Wal-Mart and then took a 100 peso cab back to the condo. There's a cab stand with posted prices (a little high but at least posted) which was nice. The TV in the living room was a smart TV and it was great that we could easily watch Netflix and other things. I would definitely go back.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

sarah m.

13 July 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Summer break

Overall, we had a wonderful time, it is unfortunate that there is so much seaweed on the beach, but there is not much to do about that. We ended up not getting the room reserved due to electrical issues and the new room had its own issues resulting in the need to work with management continually. They were responsive and seemed to do their best, but it was disappointing.

Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2023

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